Can I use the Wonder Wipes Fretboard Conditioner to clean the neck on my JP?

[DaPatrooch]

Yesterday I picked up some EB Wonder Wipe FB Conditioner because my JP's fretboard can use a cleaning. However, they were out of the Instrument Polish and the body and neck could also use a little cleaning. So I was wondering, is it ok to use the FB Conditioner on the neck and possibly the body?

Btw, I also picked up the EB Wah yesterday, and it sounds killer! I'm also trying the Coated Super Slinkys when I change strings today, I'm excited

 

[morsecode]

It will help condition an unfinished neck but since conditioner is oil based, it will only make a mess on your guitar body.

 

[DaPatrooch]

Ok so I can use it on the back of the neck?

 

[73h Nils]

Yes, you can. Just keep that oily-ness away from the actual painted parts.

 

[DaPatrooch]

Ok thanks. Is there anything else I could use to clean the body that might be laying around the house?

 

[jamminjim]

Ok thanks. Is there anything else I could use to clean the body that might be laying around the house?

Hummmm...... maybe a mild general purpose detergent, diluted well with water and a clean cloth. Dip the cloth in the solution and wipe the body down gently to remove soils, oils, fingerprints,whatever......then rinse it off with a clean cloth soaked in straight water and rung out. Then dry with soft dry cloth.

 

[Slingy]

No. Just use a dry microfiber cloth like the ones made by Ernie Ball and wipe off the smudges. Other cloths can be abrasive and scratch the surface. If you must use a competitors product, try the Dunlop 65 instrument polish, I like the spray bottle, and spray it on the rag first.

 

[Spudmurphy]

You can use lighter fluid (naptha) for cleaning the body of your guitar - just don't do a Hendrix and set fire to it.

Naptha is fine and has been recommended in the past by our own Jongitarz the EB repairman and ace "setter upper".

Another thing you can use is a cloth dipped in warm water. I keep away from using wax on my guitar bodies - especially the black ones !!

 

[Grand Wazoo]

Let's not forget that EBMM makes some Wonder Wipes instrument cleaner too and they seem to be perfect for me. Easy to wipe on wipe off sort of thing

 

[JP7Nomad]

I use windex on my JP7, and it's been working out really well for me so far.

 

[Rufedges]

I use windex on my JP7, and it's been working out really well for me so far.

I'll have to try that,...I bought some EB Instrument Wipes a few months ago from a local guitar shop here in Okinawa,...not sure how long they had been on the shelf, but they are pretty much expensive tissues,.....they didn't do anything last time I used them,...will probably throw them out and make some room in my box for other stuff. I think EB took them out of production,...will have to find something to polish the body. EB Fretboard wipes are the jam though, use and love those.

 

[MusicManJP6]

When using the fretboard conditioner on the back of the neck do you have to wipe it off after a minute or so or can it stay on like the fretboard so it can soak up the oils?

The Instrument Polish is the bee's knees! I couldn't find any last time I ran out so I bought the Dunlop 65 polish and it works great as well, but not as convenient as the WWs...

 

[spkirby]

I use the fretboard conditioner on the back of the neck but tend to apply it but then wipe it off soon afterwards...I just use it as a cleaner rather than a nourisher for the back of the neck.

Either way there shouldnt be any problems.

 

[MusicManJP6]

I use the fretboard conditioner on the back of the neck but tend to apply it but then wipe it off soon afterwards...I just use it as a cleaner rather than a nourisher for the back of the neck.

Either way there shouldnt be any problems.

That's what i've done before... and prob how i'll continue to do it...

 

[jamminjim]

I've used warm water with diluted detergent (really diluted) many times. Never scratched the paint or clearcoat. It's not hard on the Mercedes or Vette, and its not hard on a guitar body. Yes, use soft lint free cloth or dampened sponge. I have used Martin guitar polish and it's good.
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